Communication Lineman

Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Lineman and become a vital part of maintaining and enhancing communications infrastructure! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining telecom lines, ensuring safe and reliable communications service for communities. Your expertise will help keep the service on and power flowing smoothly, all while working in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. This position offers the opportunity to develop your skills in high voltage systems, field service operations, and construction site work while making a tangible impact on everyday life.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain overhead communications lines using bucket trucks, cranes, and rigging equipment.
• Climb poles and structures safely to perform inspections, repairs, and upgrades on electrical lines and equipment.
• Operate bucket trucks and other specialized equipment to access work sites efficiently and safely.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams to accurately execute construction and maintenance tasks.
• Perform cabling, wiring, and grounding tasks adhering to NEC (National Electrical Code) standards for safety and compliance.
• Follow safety protocols rigorously while working with high voltage systems, including proper PPE usage and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Support IT infrastructure projects related to utility systems where applicable, ensuring seamless integration of electrical components.

Experience

• Proven experience in industrial or commercial electrician roles with a strong understanding of electrical systems.
• Hands-on experience with rigging, welding, bucket operation, climbing poles or structures, and bucket truck operation.
• Familiarity with construction site procedures, blueprint reading, utility locating techniques, and NEC standards.
• Knowledge of low voltage wiring as well as high voltage systems used in utility distribution networks.
• Field service experience working on electrical infrastructure projects in outdoor or challenging environments.
• Ability to operate ohmmeters and other diagnostic tools for troubleshooting electrical faults.
• Prior experience in tree trimming or vegetation management around power lines is a plus. Join us to energize your career! We’re committed to safety excellence while empowering our team members with the skills needed for success in this vital industry. Your expertise will help deliver reliable power solutions that keep communities connected every day!
• Must have experience with deadwoods doing transfers.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $29.52 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: On the road